R.Vijaya Samundeeswari v. The Principal Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH R.Vijaya Samundeeswari W/o.T.K.Ravichandra Mouli (late) No.61/1b, NH 45, Trichy National Highways, Pallapattu, Thindivanam Taluk, Villupuram-604 302.

Petitioner Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The District Collector, O/o.Villupuram District, Villupuram-605 602.

3.The District Revenue Officer, O/o.Villupuram District, Villupuram-605 602.

4.The Sub Collector / RDO, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 001.

5.The Tahsildar Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 001.

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6.VIJAYALAKSHMI W/o.Samabandam, No.27/2296 Tholkapiar Street, Manju Nagar, Vazhuthareddy, Villupuram.

Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to initiate departmental proceedings against the respondents 4 and 5 and consequently issue suitable directions to dispose the appeal dated 14.06.2024 pending before the 3rd respondent in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Bharathy For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran, Special Government Pleader [R1 to R5] *****

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the third respondent to deal with the appeal filed by the petitioner against the order passed by the fourth respondent dated 27.05.2024 and pass final orders within the time frame fixed by this Court.

2. Heard Mr.D.Bharathy, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 5.

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3. Even though various grounds have been raised in the present writ petition, it will suffice if a direction is issued to the third respondent to deal with the appeal filed by the petitioner on 14.06.2024 on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording opportunity to the sixth respondent and final orders shall be passed within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

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1. The Principal Secretary to Government Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The District Collector, O/o.Villupuram District, Villupuram-605 602.

3.The District Revenue Officer, O/o.Villupuram District, Villupuram-605 602.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J gm 4.The Sub Collector / RDO, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 001 5.The Tahsildar Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 001 03.04.2025 4/4